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Matt Day – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Andrew Adams

Published Jan 18, 2026

Matt Day Australian Actor, Filmmaker

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

BodytypeSlim
Height5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m)
Weight 65 kg (144 lbs)
Hair ColorBrown
Eye ColorBlue
NicknameMatt
GenderMale
Age52 years old (in 2024)
Date of BirthSeptember 28, 1971
Full NameMatt Day
ProfessionActor, Filmmaker
NationalityAustralian
BirthplaceMelbourne, Australia
ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignLibra

Matthew Day aka Matt Day is an Australian actor and a successful filmmaker. He is known for his incredibly amazing work as he has been winning the hearts of many. He was born on 28th September 1971 in Melbourne, Victoria.

At the age of 11, Matt Day moved to the USA with his father, who worked as a newspaper correspondent where he took interest in acting. After returning to Australia, Day joined Princess Hill Secondary College, in North Carlton, Melbourne and later, he joined St.Martins Youth Arts Centre in South Yarra.

Career

Matt Day was approached by the agent. At the age of 14, he made his first appearance in the role on the ABC TV series titled ‘c/o The Bartons’. At the age of 17, he left his home in Carlton and moved to Sydney where he got the chance to work in a TV series named ‘A Country Practice’. It was his major big break.

Matt Day established his identity as a leading, renowned Australian film, TV, and Theatre actor. He appeared in many Australian TV series and Telefilms, such as; Rake, Tangle, Hell Has Harbour Views and many more that are worth sharing. However, he did many films, theatre plays, and TV series for which he got acclaimed.

Additionally, Matt Day also made appearances in international TV series, credits include; The Commander, Hotel Babylon, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, and many others are notable. Moreover, Day acted in ‘Kiss or Kill’ for which he was nominated for a Film Critic Circle Award and an AFI Award for Best Actor.

Achievements

Among many prestigious achievements, Matt Day was awarded the 25th Tropfest short film festival for his comic short film titled ‘The Mother Situation’ in 2017. What’s more? The film was both directed and acted in by himself.

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Matt Day Career

Profession: Actor, Filmmaker

Net Worth: USD $45,000 approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Not Known

Mother: Not Known

Brother: Chris Day

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Kirsty Thompson

FAQs

Who is Matt Day?

Matt Day is an Australian actor, filmmaker, born on 28 September, 1971 in Melbourne, Australia.

How old is Matt Day?

Matt Day is 52 years old as of February 2024.

How tall is Matt Day?

Matt Day is 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m).